The Protector
📖 Synopsis
Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Now, New York has a new weapon - A cop with his own way of fighting crime.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Action, Crime
- Director
- James Glickenhaus
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Jackie ChanBilly Wong
Danny AielloDanny Garoni
Moon Lee Choi-FungSoo Ling
Roy ChiaoMr. Ko
Peter Yang KwanLee Hing
Sally YehMay Fung Ho / Sally
Bill WallaceBenny Garrucci
Shum Wai
Lee Hoi-Sang(uncredited)S
Sandy AlexanderGang Leader🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Protector about?
- Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.
- Who directed The Protector?
- The Protector was directed by James Glickenhaus.
- When was The Protector released?
- The Protector was released on June 15, 1985.
- How long is The Protector?
- The Protector has a runtime of 1h 34m.
- Where can I track The Protector?
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